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Franklin County fiscal court approves multiple low bids for county projects, including coal‑barn replacement
Summary
At its June 4 work session, Franklin County Fiscal Court approved low bids for a coal‑barn replacement ($60,480), several aggregate and asphalt supply contracts and awarded a uniform contract for the fire department, while members pressed staff on inspection, payment and warranty terms.
Franklin County Fiscal Court on June 4 approved a series of procurement actions for road and county operations, including a $60,480 low bid from Stevens Home Improvement to build a replacement coal barn and multiple awards for aggregate, concrete and asphalt supplies.
Judge Miller called the bids after road department superintendent Duke Wilburn summarized the work underway, saying crews have been working at Lakeview Park, capping a sewer line and running mowing and grapple operations. "We had opening bid opening on the 27th. We've received 3 bids... Stevens Home Improvements ... was the cheapest bid for $60,480," Wilburn said in presenting the coal‑barn bids.
Court members asked practical questions about contract terms before approving the awards. Squire Sebastian asked whether the county can pay material costs upfront, noting Stevens' proposal said it takes material costs up front. "To the best of my knowledge, we have to have materials on‑site," Sebastian said; auditor staff later confirmed a 50% down payment has been done before and was judged acceptable.
The court also approved awards for yearly aggregate and asphalt supplies after road staff reported recent commodity price increases — "stones went up 75¢ a ton" and concrete "went up $11 a yard," Wilburn said — and a low bid award for class A concrete and related materials. The procurement slate included an award to Galls for fire department uniforms for fiscal year 2026 after Chief Brewer said Galls had the best overall bid and the cost increase amounted to about 5.5% compared with prior years.
Several members pressed for compliance safeguards. Sebastian and others asked whether construction specifications were reviewed by the city building inspector and whether insurance, workers' compensation and business licenses would be verified before work begins. Wilburn said those documents must be provided prior to starting construction.
The court recorded the motions and approvals in the voting session and directed staff to finalize contract paperwork and scheduling.
